More Than New Items

By providing new shoes, clothes, and school supplies, we help students start their day feeling adequately prepared, more confident, and ready to engage in learning. Learn More Learn More

Together we can make a difference and empower families in need

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At SC4K we provide new items for the teachers, students and families

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Our Mission

The mission of SC4K is to break barriers to school attendance by providing new shoes, clothes, and school supplies for students in need.

Empowering our community's students to inspire engaged learning

Kids Helped

Equipping students in need with basic necessities in just one year

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Total Value

Providing essential items to empower students, familes, teachers, and distribution partners at no cost to them

Teacher Visits

Supporting under-resourced teachers from 281 local schools and over 40 districts and networks

New Items Distributed Include:

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9,399

Shoes/ Passes

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34,643

Pairs of Socks & Underwear

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145,900

Clothing Items

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1,010,372

School Supplies

Let’s Make an Impact Together

How your gift helps

Every dollar donated helps outfit more students for success in the classroom and in life.

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Volunteer

With the help and support of dedicated individual and group volunteers, SC4K can maintain a small staff and quickly move items from dock to stock.

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Programs

Our programs provide shoes, clothes, and school supplies to local kids living in poverty to improve school attendance rates & increase a child’s confidence in the classroom.

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Events

SC4K hosts special events throughout the year to raise awareness and funds for our programs to serve Greater Cleveland.

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News & info

More than New Outfits,

New Outlooks

News & info

Party on South Waterloo was a Homecoming celebration to remember.

Read Our Event Recap

News & info

Our recent distribution at Newcomers Academy provided new boots, more to 700+ students

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STEM-Themed Shop

Lubrizol sponsored our first STEM-Themed Teacher Shop on November 8. This specialty top provided over 80 educators with the tools they need to carry out STEM curriculum.

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Get Involved and Be a Vital Part of Our Mission

You can help us carry out our mission by becoming a volunteer, attending an event, sponsoring a program, or hosting a collection drive.

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VOLUNTEER WITH SC4K

Turn your passion for kids and teachers into action!

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HOST A COLLECTION DRIVE

Collect new school supplies, socks, or winter hats and gloves to equip local kids for sucess.

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Your generosity makes an immediate impact on students and families in need - and teachers in under-resourced classrooms.

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strengthening our community

Together, we are igniting potential in local classrooms, feuling success to spark bright futures. Read about our impact throughout Cuyahoga County.

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join the associate board

Join our energetic crew of young professionals passionate about doing more for the communities where they live and work.

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Partnership opportunities

Explore how your company or organization can join forces with SC4K to ensure the success of our vital programs.

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